Khushbu Sundar Applauds Justice Hema Committee for Stance on Sexual Harassment in Malayalam Cinema

Actor-politician Khushbu Sundar praised the Kerala government-appointed Justice K Hema Committee for addressing abuse faced by female professionals in Malayalam cinema. Sundar urged women not to compromise and encouraged men to support victims. The committee, formed after the 2017 actress assault case, revealed widespread harassment and exploitation within the industry.

Actor-politician Khushbu Sundar heralded the Kerala government-appointed Justice K Hema Committee on Wednesday, emphasizing its necessity in combatting the abuse faced by female professionals in Malayalam cinema. She called on women not to compromise and urged men to voice their support for victims of sexual harassment.

In a post on 'X', Sundar wrote, 'The #HemaCommittee was much needed to break the abuse. But will it?' The senior actor applauded the women who have remained resilient amidst the 'MeToo' moment gripping the industry.

Constituted after the 2017 actress assault case, the Justice Hema Committee unveiled widespread harassment and exploitation of women in Malayalam cinema, leading many female actors to share their own experiences. Sundar highlighted the double standards faced by women in various fields and stressed the importance of support systems for victims.

(With inputs from agencies.)